Due to security concerns, the Council no longer accepts cash payment effective July 1, 2009.Payment for services offered can be made at any branch of the Bank of Nova Scotiausing payment voucher available at the Nursing Council.

Verification FeesFees for verification of licences are as followsLocally Trained - US$100.00 or the Jamaican equivalent (processing time: maximum of 21 work days)Foreign trained - US$150.00 or the Jamaican equivalent (processing time: maximum of 21 work days)Express Service - US$50.00 or the Jamaican equivalent (processing time: maximum of 7 work days)

Ensure that all personal information is completed as outlined on the form Key areasIn order to facilitate the smooth processing of the Biennial Renewal Process and our services offered by the Council, nurses are reminded of the following facts. Personal Information: Ensure that all personal infomation is completed as outlined on the form Key areas include:

The Tax Registration Number (T.R.N) is especially important as the application cannot be processed without it

The registration number of the application. e.g. R.G.N , R.M. ,E.A.N., R.M.N. is needed to verify the status of the applicant - Include a cell number for ease of communication - Last renewaI period to determine the period of licensure - Place of employment - To update our records

NCJ Regulations Amendment

The most recent amendment to the Nurses and Midwife Act allows for a fine not exceeding one Million Jamaican Dollars imposed on anyone employing a nurse, a midwife, or enrolled nurse that is not licensed.Download Act Amendment